Futures Program

FUTURES PROGRAM is a small regular public school located in North Mankato, Minnesota. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the school has an enrollment of just 31 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 2.8:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers. FUTURES PROGRAM is situated in a small suburban area that offers a close-knit community feel.

The academic performance at FUTURES PROGRAM shows room for improvement, with the school ranking 34th percentile among Minnesota schools and an overall MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. The average proficiency rates across all grades in ELA/Reading and Math are both around 15%, indicating areas where academic focus can be strengthened. Despite these challenges, FUTURES PROGRAM provides a supportive environment with dedicated teachers working closely with each student to foster growth and development.

The school’s setting in a small suburban area adds to the personal touch and community involvement that parents often value for their children's education.

With an enrollment of 31 students, Futures Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Futures Program are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 2.8:1, Futures Program offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.